Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #42 of 51 · KY
10.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,560 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $54,190
Employment 7,690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,150P25 $41,730 Median $54,190P75 $72,590P90 $83,070
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Kentucky earn between $35,150 and $83,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Kentucky is $57,560, about 10.7% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $58,720 | $61,040 | 260 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $58,240 | $56,810 | 140 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $58,190 | $60,820 | 970 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $57,720 | $59,520 | 370 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $54,070 | $54,190 | 270 |
| Owensboro, KY | $51,770 | $57,170 | 220 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $50,970 | $58,480 | 2,870 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $48,370 | $55,810 | 780 |
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